Religious Leader (Sheriff) Position Available In Shelby, Tennessee

Religious Leader (Sheriff) Shelby County Government – 3.6 Memphis, TN Job Details Full-time $2,853.41 – $3,727.33 a month 9 hours ago Qualifications 8 years Bachelor’s degree Senior level Divinity Full Job Description Position Summary Works under administrative supervision to provide spiritual guidance to individuals and groups.

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45 Salary Commensurate with Experience and Education Minimum Qualifications 1. Eight (8) years of ministerial experience and certification by a recognized ecclesiastical body with proof of denominational endorsement at the time of employment; consisting of two (2) years of pastoral work; OR 2. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and a theological degree from an approved school of divinity; OR 3. An equivalent combination of related education and/or experience. 4.

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Duties and Responsibilities 1. Provides for the spiritual health and wellness of inmates. 2. Conducts religious / worship services on a regular basis particularly on religious holidays. 3. Ensures the constitutional rights of inmates are upheld regarding religious services and activities. 4. Serves as liaison between the religious community and the division and monitor religious services conducted by volunteers for adherence to institutional rules and regulations and sound religious practices. 5. Assists in the training for religious volunteers 6. Provides comprehensive chaplaincy services to inmates; counseling, conducting/ scheduling worship services, religious studies and arranging clergy visits, distributing literature and performing other pastoral and ministerial functions as appropriate. 7. Facilitates family and inmate communication on variety of critical life issues. 8. Provides emergency and death notifications among inmates and their families 9. Encourages and counsel inmates and jail division staff 10. Ensures that all segments of the population receive equitable treatment. 11. Submits weekly/monthly reports of activities conducted 12. Represents the division at assigned special functions in-house and in the community. 13. Maintains computerized records of all inmate contacts. 14. Performs other related duties as required. KSAs 1. Thorough knowledge of spiritual counseling techniques 2. Ability to gain confidence of individuals 3. Ability to help others. 4. Thorough knowledge of religious activities. Special Requirements 1. Must be available for shift and weekend work as required. 2. Must be able to work in a jail/detention environment. Disclaimer This position is subject to a background check for any convictions that have a substantial relationship to potential job duties. Only convictions that are substantially related to potential job duties will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate.

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